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Can dengue outbreaks be predicted? Inside the global study tackling a disease that puts nearly half the world at risk

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Law

Reflections on Bondi attack

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Science, Environment & Marine

Two PhDs, one joint award: coastal researchers ride high tide

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Information Technology

Inside the Westpac strategy using diverse local talent to slash tech costs

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Education and Teaching

Academic leader’s rare mix: teaching with courage, listening with heart

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Education and Teaching

Faculty of Education Awards recognise student and staff excellence

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Law

Georgina Dimopoulos secures 2026 DECRA to advance family law research

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

2025 UniSport Nationals: Southern Cross University soars with record-breaking results

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Southern Cross University celebrates exceptional students at excellence awards

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University News

Southern Cross University streamlines credit recognition across 300+ vocational pathways

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Arts and Humanities

Tribute to Dr Moya Costello

Dr Moya Costello, adjunct Lecturer in Creative Writing
Science, Environment & Marine

New ‘larval seedbox’ technology to drive coral restoration on the Great Barrier Reef

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Health

The Conversation: Should I kick my diet soft-drink habit? Where do I start?

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Events

Powering up healthy gaming at Gold Coast national youth esports championships

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Information Technology

Southern Cross University brings global pattern recognition and AI experts together to tackle real-world challenges

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Health

Overcoming adversity: Scott Painter's journey from patient to practitioner

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Health

From chippie to caregiver: Tom’s journey into nursing

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Health

Groundbreaking research to tackle climate-related PTSD in Northern Rivers seeks participants

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Health

The Conversation: Yes, you can be intolerant to fruit and veg

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University News

Northern NSW Business Awards prove the community is counting on Southern Cross graduates

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University News

Southern Cross University celebrates 2025 Alumni Impact Award winners

2025 Alumni Impact Award winners
University News

New Graduate Certificates to strengthen regional workforces

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Health

New national research to reimagine belonging for children in kinship care

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Information Technology

Job-ready from day one: IT students earn Microsoft certifications as they study

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Research & Academic

Southern Cross projects across two Faculties set to advance bold ideas, improve lives and foster collaboration

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Business

Pam and Will Brook: food for thought from a regenerative generation

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Partnerships

New partnership makes English study more accessible for Colombian students

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Law

The Conversation: Foreign spies are trying to steal Australian research. We should be doing more to stop them

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University News

Southern Cross inks partnership with Sri Lankan NSBM Green University

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Law

Family Law 4 Kids aims to make parental separation easier for children

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

It’s sedimentary my dear Watson! Citizen scientists undertake largest-ever survey

Southern Cross University researcher, project lead, Professor Scott Johnston
Law

Young people and the law: Are ‘adult crime, adult time’ policies working?

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Science, Environment & Marine

Ancient lead exposure shaped evolution of human brain over millions of years

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Human ancestors were exposed to lead millions of years ago, and it shaped our evolution

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University News

Southern Cross climbs global rankings

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Science, Environment & Marine

PhD graduands helping solve Reef’s challenges with leading coral restoration expert

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Education and Teaching

Teacher resilience: Hybrid uni-school model for student teachers aims to prevent burnout and increase teaching quality

Victoria Atkinson is a Southern Cross University graduate and teacher at St Joseph’s Primary, Tweed Heads
Health

The Conversation: Does my sunscreen actually work? Here’s what’s behind the latest SPF concerns

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: What is ‘ear seeding’, the TikTok trend said to treat stress and fatigue?

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Law

AI versus artists: the Australian copyright debate

Artwork by Nidia Dias, Google DeepMind
Science, Environment & Marine

Churchill Fellows set to explore potential of saline agriculture; help green sea turtles overcome disease

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Health

The Conversation: Do TikTok ‘anti-inflammatory diets’ really work?

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Health

Psychology students explore nature, climate and mental health at 21st annual Honours Conference

Psychology Honours Conference on the Gold Coast in 2022
Education and Teaching

Southern Cross University academic appointed Lead Author for UN climate report

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

SCU Esports makes live debut at OzComicCon Brisbane

SCU Esports makes live debut at OzComicCon Brisbane
Harvest to Health

Global experts to gather in Ballina for international natural products event

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Health

The Conversation: Autism is lifelong. Here’s what support looks like in adulthood

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Events

Southern Cross University honours graduates at Melbourne Town Hall

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Health

The Conversation: Latest data suggests Australia is overcoming its sugar addiction

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ZeroWaste

Year 10 students re-imagine plastics in STEM collaboration

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Business

Craig Phillips AM: a life of leadership in sport

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Business

Southern Cross alumna receives national recognition for Tweed-based osteopathy clinic

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Health

Beyond childhood: new research seeks autistic voices to rethink support into adulthood

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

Extinction is forever, yet scientists offer hope to a tiny, endangered mountain frog

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Health

Esports is booming – but are parents the hidden coaches of a new generation?

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Health

Free mental health support at Southern Cross University Health and Wellbeing Clinic

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: My cat needs to be contained indoors - how do I make sure it stays happy?

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Health

The Conversation: Why scammers fake illness for cash, according to a psychologist

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Business

It’s business – but not as usual

Southern Cross University New Business Degree
Research & Academic

Southern Cross University researchers to play pivotal role in new ARC Archaeology Training Centre

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross Uni certifies Lincoln Institute of Veterinary Business’ professional development courses

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Health

New Tweed Valley Hospital provides healthy ground for placements and research

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Health

The Conversation: Matcha latte for the likes: how ‘performative eating’ is changing our relationship with food

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University News

Living Lab Northern Rivers recognised for redefining community-led recovery

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Health

Overcoming barriers to cervical screening for First Nations women: Southern Cross Uni to lead $2.5m project

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Social Work and Community Welfare

Jules Allen: finding the light in the darkness

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Education and Teaching

How do we tackle bullying beyond the school gates?

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Student Life, Groups & Sports

Gold for Ben in World Uni Games; sights now on Glasgow 2026

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Health

The Conversation: Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross University research dates oldest human presence on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: This stone tool is over 1 million years old. How did its maker get to Sulawesi without a boat?

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Science, Environment & Marine

Hot water nest injection successfully kills fire ant nests in SE Qld

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

Clarence River Survey calls for citizen scientists to give the river a ‘health check’

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Law

Kay Danes OAM: Into the heart of human rights

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Events

Big ideas, bold voices: Southern Cross academics join Byron Writers Festival line-up

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Law

Southern Cross Mock Trials inspire the next generation of legal minds

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Business

Neale Sutton: deploying dignity in times of crisis

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Health

World-class athletics track coming to Lismore campus thanks to major grant boost

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Health

New study invites mothers to share insights on perinatal well-being

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Harvest to Health

Coffee: The science behind the perfect sip

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Music and Creative Arts

The Conversation: Connie Francis was the voice of a generation and the soundtrack of post-war America

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: Supermarket treatments for depression don’t require a prescription. But do they work?

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Naturopathy

Managing anxiety in adults with autism: clinical trial recruiting now

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Business

Southern Cross University launches redesigned Bachelor of Business to meet industry demands

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Harvest to Health

Sex expression research looks to boost hempseed yields and supercharge production

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University News

Early Offer applications open for Year 12 students

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Science, Environment & Marine

Collaborative effort to restore mangroves in Boambee Creek

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Health

SISTABIRTH Indigenous maternity project partners unveiled

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University News

Statement from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tyrone Carlin

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Events

Empowering ‘the next generation’ this NAIDOC Week

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Health

PhD graduate Allyson Wilson honoured for research that’s changing mental health policy and practice

PhD graduates Dr Allyson Wilson and Dr Rodney Peadon at Coffs Harbour campus
Partnerships

New season of sponsorship with SCU Marlins

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Health

Researchers seek opinions from Australia’s grain growers on regenerative agriculture

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Partnerships

Gold Coast Marathon weekend kicks off with sold-out Southern Cross University 10km Run

Team SCU runner during 2024 Gold Coast Marathon
University News

OT Students spill the tea on their UK exchange experience

SCU students in the UK on placement
Science, Environment & Marine

International animal welfare expert joins Southern Cross University's veterinary science program

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Law

Making Australia’s research security ecosystem work smarter

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Health

Men’s mental health: a regional priority for SCU researchers

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Research & Academic

Coffs Harbour graduation a celebration of resilience and impact

Coffs Harbour PhD graduates June 2025
Health

Ready for a fresh start in the 2nd half of 2025? Join a free, 1-to-1 physical activity program with Southern Cross Uni

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Law

New research finds financial abuse can be perpetrated in unmonitored ways

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Education and Teaching

Research leader intent on giving children the best possible start in life

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: 6 things Australia must do if it’s serious about tackling school bullying

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Partnerships

Getting disengaged students back into mainstream schooling: new research partnership

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Research & Academic

Scientists of a feather flock together for global list of world’s birds

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Law

The Conversation: Family law changes will better protect domestic violence victims – and their pets

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Scholarships

Scholarship opens door to career in mental health nursing

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ZeroWaste

New project to drive circular economy transition further in NSW Northern Rivers

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Science, Environment & Marine

Avant-garde artist Anohni collaborates with scientists to mourn the Great Barrier Reef

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Science, Environment & Marine

What would you do for a scholarship? I biked down the coast of California ‘interviewing’ sea cucumbers

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Science, Environment & Marine

Outback’s inland sea presents rare opportunity in hunt for greenhouse gases

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Health

The Conversation: Ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, it’s time for Australia to get serious about esports

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University News

STEM trailblazers join University Council

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Indigenous Knowledge

Three generations of First Nations women create proud alumni legacy

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Research & Academic

Sydney graduation an evolution of excellence

PhD graduates at Sydney graduation ceremony May 2025
Research & Academic

Childhood dream realised for researcher focused on making inclusion a default setting

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Law

The Conversation: Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt is ‘scared’ about Australia’s research capacity – this is why

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: From surprise platypus to wandering cane toads, here’s what we found hiding in NSW estuaries

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Catchments, Coasts and Communities

First-ever DNA mapping of NSW estuaries provides new tool for fisheries management and species recovery

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Partnerships

Southern Cross University and Poornima University launch a new pathway into the Bachelor of Business

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Research & Academic

Major first in organic horticultural research to unlock growth opportunities

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Science, Environment & Marine

Bidhiinja: restoring our oyster reefs opens at Solitary Islands Aquarium

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Education and Teaching

What to do about a critical shortage of teachers? Helping solve a wicked maths problem

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Scholarships

Recipient of 2025 Bonnie Boezeman AO Scholarship is ICU Nurse Manager Nikki Harrison

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Business

From intern to wedding expert: business graduate turns dream job into reality

Business graduate Katie Stopher is Wedding and Events Coordinator at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross researchers secure ‘dream job’ at Lizard Island

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Health

The Conversation: Children in need of ‘rescuing’: challenging the myths at the heart of the global adoption industry

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Scholarships

New scholarships in artificial intelligence and sustainability

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: Who would win in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla? An evolutionary expert weighs in

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University News

Southern Cross University re-appoints Vice-Chancellor Professor Tyrone Carlin

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Science, Environment & Marine

The Conversation: ‘A living collective’: study shows trees synchronise electrical signals during a solar eclipse

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Science, Environment & Marine

Forest in sync: spruce trees communicate during a solar eclipse

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Education and Teaching

Helping give voice to people kept silent in our response to the climate emergency

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Research & Academic

Black soldier flies: The unassuming insect transforming rubbish into resources

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Law

Protected, resource or pest? The rights of animals under Australian law

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University News

Another round of Southern Cross graduates ready to transform tomorrow

SCU graduation Nov 5 2022
Naturopathy

Private health insurance rebates restored for natural therapies: a win for patient choice and evidence-based care

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Naturopathy

Could bush medicine in Medicare spell better health for First Peoples?

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Science, Environment & Marine

Modelling as a tool for predicting coral reef futures

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Education and Teaching

Ode to joy: Experts gather to focus on the vital early years

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Naturopathy

Research student spotlight: Elisabete Oliveira

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Partnerships

Exhibition celebrates art, education and autism

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Rankings

Southern Cross shines brightly with inaugural QS 5 Stars rating

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Naturopathy

The Conversation: These complementary therapies may soon be eligible for private health insurance rebates

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Naturopathy

Costa showcases University’s medicinal plants to the nation’s garden lovers

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Science, Environment & Marine

Southern Cross researcher named 2025 President of SETAC

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Business

The power of connections: How networking and a business degree fast-tracked Carmel’s career

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Health

Student-led exhibition showcases nursing placements in India

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Health

The Conversation: What’s the difference between freckles, sunspots and moles?

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Law

Law graduate Emily Williams represents Australia as foreign diplomat

Emily Williams representing Australia at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York in 2024
Research & Academic

The Conversation: Peer review is meant to prevent scientific misconduct. But it has its own problems

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Science, Environment & Marine

Diving into study: Todd Thimios’ global career in marine science

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Law

The Conversation: Trump is surveying Australian academics about gender diversity and China – what does this mean for unis and their research?

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Scholarships

Bonnie Boezeman AO on empowering female leaders: SCU Buzz

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Education and Teaching

The Conversation: We spoke to kids after the Lismore floods. To recover, they told us they need support, time and hugs

A child's diagram of their experiences in a flood sitting on roof of house
Campus & Study Modes

Southern Cross welcomes largest ever cohort

New students Rubi Grogan and Jayla Bartlett with Dean of Health Julie Jomeen
Tourism

The Conversation: Luxury hiking developments look picture-perfect, but could stop everyday Australians from accessing national parks

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University News

Cyclone Alfred - Updates for staff and students

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University News

Celebrating Southern Cross alumni in New Delhi

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